House passes Parents Bill of Rights Act, giving parents control of children’s education
March 28, 2023 by Ed Trust The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday passed the Parents Bill of Rights Act, which would grant parents more control over their children’s education. If the U.S. Senate also passes the legislation…
Statement on H.Res. 219 the Bill of Rights for Students and Parents
March 21, 2023 by Ed Trust WASHINGTON – Denise Forte, president and CEO of The Education Trust, released the following statement regarding H. Res. 219. the Bill of Rights for Students and Parents, sponsored by Rep.…
Parental rights legislation without parental engagement is full of hot air and hidden motives
The parent-teacher bond is a partnership forged since the first schoolhouse opened its doors. Parents overwhelmingly love their child’s teachers, and teachers know that truly lifting the voices of parents can…
Strong Relationships are the Key to Understanding Students’ Experiences
October 14, 2021 by Nancy Duchesneau Everybody remembers their best teacher. Mine is Dr. M, my graduate advisor and forever mentor. She’s someone I felt I could turn to for support, both academic and personal, because…
The Importance of Strong Relationships Between Teachers & Students
March 17, 2021 by Ed Trust, MDRC Anxiety, stress, and in some cases, trauma are prevalent as we live through the COVID-19 pandemic. Students are facing…